AR Forum Contest #10 (7aug2006 - 9aug 20:00 AR Forum Time)

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Postby BFC » Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:05 pm

That's something for Peter to decide on I think. It's just something I noticed with last few contests.

It's not necessarily a bad thing either. I don't want to clutter our contest thread with too many posts on ideas for future contest rules so I'll just say one thing here...

Perhaps it would be fun to try a "black out" type one and see if everyone likes it. Black out meaning you shouldn't post any scores until after the contest ends.

Could probably use it's own thread.

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Postby PeterT » Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:15 pm

If you look back at the beginning of the first contest thread, you'll see that I was actually not allowing score posting in the very first set of rules - or rather, you'll be able to deduce that from the discussion. However, I was quickly convinced that it would make for a much more interesting time here on the forum if posting scores were allowed.

I still think that's true today, though it's also clear that it somewhat reduces the number of different approaches that are submitted. It's not easy to decide, just like the A/B thing. (BTW, I know that I said I'd post a thread about all this yesterday ;))
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Postby dudiobugtron » Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:21 pm

everyone wrote:I have an insanely high score ^^

:cry:

How many hours 'til the competition ends? (sorry I know I'm terrible with time conversions!) I have a few more ideas I'd like to try.
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Postby kingofthespill » Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:46 pm

I also spent alot of time getting a solution that was above :!: :?: :( :roll: the portal.
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Postby BioDroid » Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:01 pm

managed to lower it now then?
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Postby kingofthespill » Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:45 pm

Right, lowered it at some cost :? . I hit $2864 :) .

I fully expect BFC to win now that he hasn't posted any amounts 8) .
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Postby BFC » Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:52 pm

My 2862 won't win if your at 2864 :)

I don't have the "secret" GPE sling to spring on you guys this time around.

I think that 2868 is max possible ignoring any force solutions.

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Postby ?rjan Flatseth » Wed Aug 09, 2006 12:10 am

Ok, I c there is lots of stuff in my email. It will take a litle while before reply comes on all of them :wink:
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Postby kingofthespill » Wed Aug 09, 2006 12:15 am

kingofthespill wrote:
BFC wrote:My 2862 won't win if your at 2864 :)

I don't have the "secret" GPE sling to spring on you guys this time around.

I think that 2868 is max possible ignoring any force solutions.

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Hehe... anything is possible. Whoever wins probably owe their success in part to you and your prior inventions, BFC :) 8) .
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Postby Weasel497 » Wed Aug 09, 2006 12:29 am

So, how long is there between contests?
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Postby BioDroid » Wed Aug 09, 2006 12:37 am

It varies from contest to contest, but usually they last 3 days I think.
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Postby kingofthespill » Wed Aug 09, 2006 12:47 am

That's a good question, something that Peter is working on I think. So far time between contests seems to vary, from less than a day to several days, and contests have run 3 days to up to a week long.
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Postby protest boy » Wed Aug 09, 2006 1:52 am

I acheived $2862 now. I see that $2864 is likely possible with a lot of tweaking.
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Postby dudiobugtron » Wed Aug 09, 2006 7:50 am

BFC wrote:I think that 2868 is max possible ignoring any force solutions.

Has anyone actually beaten this score with a force solution?

other than me I mean :twisted: :lol:
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Postby kingofthespill » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:03 am

dudiobugtron wrote:
BFC wrote:I think that 2868 is max possible ignoring any force solutions.

Has anyone actually beaten this score with a force solution?

other than me I mean :twisted: :lol:


Why do you ask? :wink: ( :lol: )
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